Yifan Zhang
About Yifan Zhang
Yifan Zhang is a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Biochemistry from Haverford College and has previous research experience at several institutions.
Work at Broad Institute
Yifan Zhang has been employed as a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2021. In this role, Zhang contributes to various research projects, applying expertise in biochemistry and anthropology. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, and Zhang's work aligns with its mission to advance understanding of human health.
Education and Expertise
Yifan Zhang holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Anthropology and Biochemistry from Haverford College, where studies were completed from 2017 to 2021. Prior to this, Zhang attended Choate Rosemary Hall as a Visiting Student for 11 months in 2014. Additional education includes studying Advanced French at Middlebury College in 2018. Zhang's academic background provides a strong foundation for research in biological sciences.
Research Experience
Zhang has accumulated significant research experience across various institutions. At Haverford College, Zhang served as a Research Assistant in the Im Lab from 2019 to 2020 and as a Thesis Student in the Fairman Lab from 2020 to 2021. Zhang also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania in the Rhoades Lab from 2020 to 2021. Internationally, Zhang was a Bioarchaeology Researcher at Syddansk Universitet in Denmark for two months in 2018.
Academic Background
Yifan Zhang completed secondary education at Nanjing Foreign Language School, earning a Baccalaureate from 2011 to 2017. This educational background laid the groundwork for Zhang's subsequent studies in the United States. The combination of diverse educational experiences has contributed to Zhang's interdisciplinary approach to research.